Figma's People Partner team helps leaders build strong teams, navigate change, and create an employee experience that grows with the business. We're looking for a People Partner to support our Chief Information Officer and the organization spanning Business Systems, Program Management, IT, and Customer Operations & Support.
You'll serve as the dedicated People Partner to the CIO and leadership team, work closely with managers, and act as a go-to resource for employees across North America. You'll connect the organization to our People-team Centers of Excellence while shaping global functional strategy with regional People Partners in EMEA and APAC.
The CIO organization brings together the teams building Figma's business systems, enabling employees through technology, driving complex programs, and delivering exceptional customer experiences. As these teams come together and expand their use of AI and automation, you'll help leaders define how the organization works, build new capabilities, and strengthen connections across functions. Your work will span organizational design, workforce planning, leadership development, career paths, and change strategy, helping teams deliver against their priorities while creating opportunities for employees to grow.
This is a full-time role that can be based in one of our U.S. hubs or remotely within the United States.
What you'll do at Figma:- Partner with the CIO and senior leaders as a trusted advisor on organizational effectiveness, leadership, and talent strategy
- Help leaders define organizational structures, functional ownership, role architecture, and operating models across IT, Business Systems, Program Management, and Customer Operations
- Translate business priorities into a people strategy that supports new capabilities, emerging technology, and evolving workforce needs
- Coach leaders and managers, and advance performance management, career development, talent planning, and succession strategies
- Lead workforce and capacity planning across salaried and hourly populations and multiple resourcing models
- Guide organizational change and strengthen collaboration across teams while balancing business commitments with a sustainable employee experience
- Partner with EMEA and APAC People Partners to shape global functional priorities and coordinate support across regions
- Collaborate with our People Centers of Excellence, using people data, business insights, and employee feedback to guide decisions and deliver meaningful improvements
We'd love to hear from you if you have:- 8+ years of HR or People experience, including at least five years as a People Partner or HR Business Partner and experience advising VP- or C-suite-level leaders
- Proven ability to support technical and operational teams, including IT, Business Systems, Engineering, Program Management, Customer Operations, and hourly employee populations
- Background in supporting globally distributed organizations through close collaboration with regional People Partners
- Strong experience in organizational design, workforce planning, leadership coaching, talent strategy, and change management
- Demonstrated ability to build trust, influence senior leaders, and translate business strategy and people insights into practical organizational decisions
While it's not required, it's an added plus if you also have:- Background in a high-growth SaaS or technology company
- Proven ability to support a CIO organization or help leaders drive alignment across technical, operational, and customer experience functions
- Exposure to AI-related transformation initiatives, including the evolution of roles, skills, and career paths
- Familiarity with Technical Support, Trust & Safety, contingent-workforce, BPO, or continuous-coverage operating models
At Figma, one of our values is Grow as you go. We believe in hiring smart, curious people who are excited to learn and develop their skills. If you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the points outlined in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Pay Transparency DisclosureJob level and actual compensation will be decided based on factors including, but not limited to, individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process (including skills and prior relevant experience, potential impact, and scope of role), market demands, and specific work location.
Figma offers equity to employees, as well as a competitive package of additional benefits, including health, dental, and vision coverage; retirement benefits with company contributions; parental leave and reproductive or family planning support; mental health and wellness benefits; and paid time off. Figma provides paid sick leave, holidays, and other leave benefits in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the requirements of the Washington Minimum Wage Act and related regulations. Exempt employees are eligible for employer-provided paid flexible PTO in addition to flexible paid sick leave. PTO is subject to manager approval. Additional benefits may include company recharge days, cell phone and home internet reimbursements, and a number of lifestyle spending accounts. Figma also offers sales incentive compensation for most sales roles and an annual bonus plan for eligible non-sales roles. All compensation and benefits are subject to applicable plan terms and may be modified by Figma at any time, consistent with applicable law.
Annual Base Salary Range:
$169,000-$245,000 USD
To ensure the integrity of our hiring process and facilitate a more personal connection, we require all candidates keep their cameras on during video interviews. Additionally, if hired you will be required to attend in person onboarding.
Application limits: To help candidates focus on the opportunities most relevant to their skills and experience, Figma limits the number and frequency of applications. These limits apply to all roles:
- Candidates may submit up to 5 applications during any rolling 30-day period.
- Candidates may not reapply to the same role while an application is active or within 90 days of receiving a rejection.
Once the applicable days has passed, candidates are welcome to apply again.
